The Singapore's National Flower

Vanda Miss Joaquim (simplified Chinese: 卓锦万黛兰; pinyin: zhuójǐn wàndàilán), a hybrid orchid cultivar, is Singapore's national flower.

In 1981, the orchid was chosen as the national flower of Singapore. Thus fame was assured for both the orchid and Agnes.

The origin of the orchid is subject to controversy. A contrived story was published claiming that Agnes bred the orchid but this is a claim with no scientific underpining not history. To learn the truth, we must return to science.

Vanda Miss Joaquim is a natural hybrid between Vanda teres and Vanda hookeriana. Vanda Miss Joaquim needs direct sunlight and a lot of air movement to grow, but the protection of a bamboo clump was ideal for seed germination.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanda_Miss_Joaquim

See Also : Sydney Florist, Melbourne Florist, Brisbane Florist